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Our population reported a higher percentage of injuries (70.5%) than previous studies. The young group reported injuries most frequently to wrist\/hand, knees and ankles; the middle-aged to their knees and the older group to their head and knees. Women reported a higher percentage of injuries in all age groups.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This is the first study to compare falls in young, middle and older aged men and women. 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